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Archaeology sensation: An ancient city re-emerges in Iraq reservoir

Extreme drought in Iraq have given German and Kurdish archaeologists the unique chance to examine an ancient Bronze Age city, Zachiku. It was a race against the clock.

The ruined ancient city was exposed for only about six weeks(Universitäten Freiburg und Tübingen, KAO )
Published on Jun 09, 2022 12:46 PM IST
By, Delhi

COVID: US experts recommend Novavax vaccine

The India-made shot would be the fourth coronavirus vaccine to be authorized in the US, and is aimed at skeptics in particular.

Novavax's shots are already available in over 40 countries(Frank Hoermann/SvenSimon/picture alliance)
Published on Jun 08, 2022 12:04 PM IST
By, Delhi

Margaret Atwood's fireproof The Handmaid's Tale to be auctioned

Protesting against book banning and censorship in the US, Atwood and her publisher are auctioning off an unburnable copy of her bestselling dystopian novel.

A fireproof edition of
Published on Jun 07, 2022 07:10 PM IST

Japan: Same-sex couples face resistance to adoption

Conservative attitudes towards the concept of family and a lack of legal rights for LGBTQ+ members of society make adopting in a child a difficult task in Japan.

Public surveys show that the number of people who are positive about the issue is increasing(Rodrigo Reyes Marin/ZUMA Wire/picture alliance)
Published on Jun 07, 2022 04:12 PM IST

Music festival season kicks off in Europe

After a two-year forced break, most of Europe's rock and pop festivals are taking place again. The mood is optimistic. But the COVID pandemic has left its mark.

Back to normal in 2022? Rock am Ring in 2019(Thomas Frey/dpa/picture alliance)
Published on Jun 03, 2022 06:26 PM IST

Japan's travel industry prepares to reopen borders to tourists

The country on the top of many globetrotters' wish-list is at last relaxing entry regulation.

Japan's travel industry prepares to reopen borders to tourists(Twitter/StatCan_eng)
Published on Jun 03, 2022 11:30 AM IST

Indian heatwaves threaten maternal and baby health

Soaring temperatures can lead to more preterm and still births. But experts say awareness of the risk of heat during pregnancy is low, with more research needed into impacts on the world's most vulnerable women.

In the final weeks of her pregnancy, Babita Baswal says that when heat gets too intense, she gets dizzy and sick(Donika Deneva/DW)
Published on Jun 01, 2022 05:56 PM IST

Holocaust chronicler Boris Pahor dies at 108

The Slovenian novelist and concentration camp survivor bore witness to the atrocities of the 20th century.

Boris Pahor, author from Trieste, survived different concentration camps(Matic Stojs/Photoshot/picture alliance )
Published on Jun 01, 2022 10:19 AM IST

Celebrating diversity mindfully

Can a saree fit into a Carnival celebration? Does donning a dirndl irk Bavarians? Here's a look at the fine lines between cultural appropriation and appreciation.

A couple celebrates a spiritual wedding in Goa, India(Vicki Couchman/Design Pics/picture alliance)
Published on May 31, 2022 04:09 PM IST

Egypt: Hundreds of ancient sarcophagi and statuettes uncovered

A cache of hundreds of ancient Egyptian coffins and bronze statuettes have gone on display in Egypt. The discoveries were made in the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo.

Painted sarcophagi were discovered in burial shafts and date back to the Egyptian Late Period(KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images)
Published on May 31, 2022 12:02 PM IST
By, Delhi

Why climate change often hits women harder than men

Stronger weather extremes prove particularly damaging for women and worsen existing inequalities, scientists have shown.

Climate shocks are compounding existing discrimination (Aly Song/REUTERS)
Published on May 30, 2022 04:05 PM IST
By, Delhi

Berlin museum returns artifacts to Namibia

More than 20 looted objects from Namibia — including jewelry, tools, fashion and dolls — are being sent back to the country. The loan is the latest move by Germany to address its colonial past.

The artifacts include an ancient three-headed drinking vessel, a doll wearing traditional dress and various spears, hair pieces and other fashion accessories(Thomas Imo/photothek.net )
Published on May 28, 2022 06:55 PM IST
By, Delhi

Mexico: Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old city full of palaces, pyramids

After uncovering the ruins of an ancient Mayan city on a construction site in Mexico, researchers have presented their discoveries. The site hosts an array of palaces and other buildings.

The style of architecture of the buildings at Xiol is more typical of the style found in regions further south.(Reuters via DW)
Published on May 28, 2022 05:06 PM IST

Too little, too late? Tourism sector revives in Middle East

Tourists are returning to Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco post-pandemic. But given global uncertainty caused by the Ukraine war, will the comeback be enough to save a struggling sector, revive lost jobs and avoid unrest?

Amid global uncertainty and the war in Ukraine, will it be enough to save the sector, revive lost jobs and avoid unrest?(Fethi Belaid/AFP/Getty Images)
Published on May 28, 2022 03:23 PM IST

How remote workers are ticking off travel bucket lists

During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers urged staff to avoid offices and work remotely. Many seized the opportunity, packing their laptops and embarking on "workcations." Travel agencies are now catering to this market.

'Workcations' are becoming increasingly popular(Zoonar/picture alliance )
Published on May 27, 2022 03:43 PM IST
By, Delhi

Things are looking up again in Africa's tourism sector

Africa's tourism industry all but disappeared during the pandemic, but since the start of 2022, travelers are returning to the continent. DW’s Arian Kriesch reports from Cape Town.

White sandy beach and majestic mountains in the background: Camps Bay is a popular vacation destination in the Cape Town region(Fokke Baarssen/Zoonar/picture alliance)
Published on May 27, 2022 03:28 PM IST

In Germany, 1 in 10 people are 'addicted' to work, study finds

From juggling multiple tasks at once, to working long hours and feeling guilty during their leisure time — excessive and "compulsive" work behavior is found throughout Germany's workforce, a new study has found.

Many within the German workforce are pulling long hours and find it hard to relax when off the clock(Thomas Trutschel/photothek/picture alliance)
Published on May 25, 2022 08:29 PM IST

ABBA launch new virtual concert in London

The iconic Swedish pop stars are returning to the stage to present their album "Voyage" — as digital versions of themselves. 

This is what the ABBAtars look like in the 'ABBA Voyage' show(Dolce & Gabbana/TT NYHETSBYR?N/picture alliance)
Published on May 25, 2022 08:21 PM IST

Why is India's book market struggling?

India's book publishers are facing new challenges including higher costs due to inflation and a smaller readership.

High shipping costs have also hit book publishers(Subrata Goswami/DW )
Published on May 25, 2022 10:23 AM IST

Is the Finnish school model gaining traction in India?

With no standardized tests and shorter school days, Finland's school system is sparking debate in India.

The Finnish system emphasizes later start times and more teacher-student interaction (Xinhua/picture alliance)
Published on May 24, 2022 04:44 PM IST
By, Delhi

Ukrainian publishing house makes books to survive

Despite bombardment and rocket fire, the Vivat publishing house in Kharkiv never stopped producing books. It even opened a new bookstore.

A worker at Vivat publishing house in Kharkiv works from a bomb shelter(Vivat-Verlag )
Published on May 24, 2022 04:32 PM IST
By, Delhi

Herbal medicines that really work

Medicines have been extracted from plants for thousands of years and new ones are still being discovered. Here are several plant extracts with robust medical benefits.

Drugs made from hawthorn tree berries could help treat cardiovascular disease(Gottfried Czepluch/IMAGO )
Published on May 23, 2022 03:12 PM IST
By, Delhi

Can Gen Z handle inflation better than older generations?

Members of Generation Z are facing record-high inflation for the first time, along with a daunting job market.

Younger people might be able to negotiate higher wages, but that may not be enough to keep up with inflation(Li Ying/Xinhua/picture alliance )
Published on May 23, 2022 10:57 AM IST

What to do when your digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate expires

Your digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate comes with an expiry date. But what happens when it expires? Do you need a booster? We provide some answers.

A sign advertises Germany's COVID-19 vaccine certificate app at a pharmacy(Sebastian Gabsch/Geisler-Fotopress/picture alliance)
Published on May 21, 2022 01:26 PM IST

Explained: The mysterious monkeypox outbreak in UK, Europe

The UK and other European countries have reported a small number of human monkeypox infections, a virus rarely seen in Europe. Health services remain puzzled over how the virus is transmitted.

The outbreak of the monkeypox virus has travel authorities on alert (Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto/picture alliance)
Published on May 20, 2022 12:29 PM IST
By, Delhi

Health tips: How to stay safe in heat wave

Heat waves are common in India and Pakistan, but this year is hotter than ever before. Here's how to stay safe when temperatures soar.

Temperatures in Kolkata, India are over 40 degrees(Satyajit Shaw/DW)
Published on May 19, 2022 03:57 PM IST

Donna Summer: 10th death anniversary of disco legend

The sultry Queen of Disco, who during childhood moved churchgoers to tears with her gospel singing, succumbed to lung cancer 10 years ago today.

Donna Summer: a decade since disco legend's death
Published on May 17, 2022 09:14 PM IST

Menstrual leave: A blessing or a curse?

Spain could become the first European country to institute special time off for coping with severe menstruation. In places where such period leave is already in place, women say it helps. But there is criticism.

Severe menstrual symptoms interfere with work for at least one in five women, according to some sources(Robert Kneschke/Zoonar/picture alliance)
Published on May 16, 2022 11:50 AM IST
By, Delhi

How two Ukrainian art dealers rescued valuable paintings

Both managed to save contemporary artworks from their gallery and transported them from Kyiv to Munich, where Ievgen Petrov's paintings are now on show.

Oleksandr Shcheluschenko and Katharina Vozianova managed to save artworks that were in Kyiv(Kateryna Vozianova/Oleksandr Shcheluschenko )
Published on May 14, 2022 11:54 AM IST
By, Delhi

Speak up! What your voice reveals about your character

When we listen to a voice, we automatically connect it to the person's personality. But what does the voice actually say about a human's character?

What conclusions do you draw about a person's personality when you speak to them for the first time over the phone?(PantherMedia/picture alliance)
Published on May 13, 2022 05:24 PM IST
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